2018 Map of Wupatki SE

About this map

Wupatki National Monument dominates this high-desert landscape in Coconino County, where the topography is defined by ancient volcanic activity and the winding course of the Little Colorado River. This 2018 survey detail shows a network of named washes, such as Citadel Wash and Deadman Wash, which carve through the arid terrain between prominent landforms like Woodhouse Mesa and the Doney Cliffs. Cultural and geological markers such as Inscription Point and Tse Lichii Point suggest a long human presence in this environment, further evidenced by the secluded Heiser Spring. The map captures the interface between the monument's protected grounds and the surrounding open territory near Black Falls, providing a modern record of the access roads like Co RD 395 that traverse the Wupatki Basin.